Holbrook News

By Tammy Gray-Searles "First of all, let's not use the word 'bypass.' That's a negative word.

By Tammy Gray-Searles A number of grants to help purchase supplies and pay salaries were approved by the Holbrook School District Governing Board Nov.

By Linda Kor The Holbrook City Council meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.

By Linda Kor Passport Metals Inc., a Vancouver, British Columbia, based company, is continuing with its endeavor to mine for potash in the region located approximately 20 miles southeast of Holbrook in the area known as the Holbrook Basin.

Passport Metals Inc., a Vancouver, British Columbia, based company, is continuing with its endeavor to mine for potash in the region located approximately 20 miles southeast of Holbrook in the area known as the Holbrook Basin.

By Linda Kor There is both a new look and a new attitude at the Holbrook Police Department as the building gets its first coat of paint ever, since it was built in 1959.

The Holbrook Elks Lodge and the American Legion will host a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov.

A presentation on the Statewide Transportation Planning Framework created by the Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.

By Tammy Gray-Searles A presentation on the Statewide Transportation Planning Framework created by the Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.

By Linda Kor The Holbrook levee is expected to meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency deadline for recertification by the end of this year, despite scouring discovered in the Little Colorado River.

By Linda Kor A special meeting of the Holbrook City Council was called for Oct. 31 to discuss the terms and conditions of the resignation of City Manager Carlo Pilgrim and the posting of the position of interim city manager.

By Linda Kor This year Arizonans have been given the honor of showcasing our beautiful state by providing the Christmas tree for our nation's capitol.

About 15 miles southwest of Holbrook along State Route 377, an unusual site greets motorists - a wind farm sprouting 412-foot turbines.

The annual Halloween Spooktacular will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Navajo County Fairgrounds, located at 404 E. Hopi Drive in Holbrook.

Photo by Naomi Hatch Work has begun on the infrastructure for the traffic light at the Bashas'-Walmart intersection in Taylor.

By Tammy Gray-Searles Two special use permits were approved in 4-2 votes by the Navajo County Planning and Zoning Commission that will allow NZ Legacy to erect up to seven meteorological testing towers on land between Holbrook and Snowflake.

By Tammy Gray-Searles In observance of domestic violence awareness month, which continues throughout the month of Octo-ber, North Country Healthcare, along with Navajo County and other community agencies, held a candle-light vigil Oct.

By Linda Kor There may be just a nip of chill in the fall air, but the holiday season is fast approaching and the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce has lined up several events to help prepare us all for a season of enjoyment and holiday cheer.

As predicted, Navajo County revenues continue to fall well below normal levels. According to a report supplied by Navajo County Manager Jimmy Jayne, state shared revenues for September totaled $750,214, nearly $134,000 less than the previous year... Read more... Holbrook School District Superintendent Robbie Koerperich read to a large group of ...

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution calling for an election to consider the question of the consolidation of Snowflake and Taylor Tuesday.